Medium Risk

traffic_create_queue

Create a traffic shaper queue

How to control traffic_create_queue ↓

AI agents use traffic_create_queue to create or update resources in OPNSense MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your OPNSense MCP Server environment.

Medium Risk

This tool creates a new traffic shaping queue configuration in OPNSense, which is a reversible Write operation. It modifies firewall network behavior settings but is not destructive (can be deleted/modified later), does not execute arbitrary code, and has no financial impact. The severity is high because misconfiguration of traffic shapers could disrupt network operations and degrade service availability for users.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'traffic_create_queue' and description 'Create a traffic shaper queue' indicate data creation/modification. Traffic shaper queues are configuration settings that shape network traffic behavior but do not delete data or execute arbitrary commands.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access traffic_create_queue gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and OPNSense MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for traffic_create_queue:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "traffic_create_queue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "traffic_create_queue_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

traffic_create_queue stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register OPNSense MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the traffic_create_queue tool do? +

Create a traffic shaper queue. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OPNSense MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on traffic_create_queue? +

Register the OPNSense MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for traffic_create_queue: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches OPNSense MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is traffic_create_queue? +

traffic_create_queue is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit traffic_create_queue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the traffic_create_queue rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block traffic_create_queue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for traffic_create_queue. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides traffic_create_queue? +

traffic_create_queue is provided by the OPNSense MCP Server MCP server (vespo92/opnsensemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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